Financial Controller
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About the Role
AccorHotel in Makkah seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The role leads annual budgeting, ensures internal controls, and partners with leadership.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management
- Partner with department heads to ensure accurate cost planning and revenue alignment
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and explain variances
- Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
- Support procurement and purchasing processes with financial governance
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the General Manager and leadership team
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven experience in financial management, preferably in hospitality
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial analysis
- Experience with financial systems (PMS, ERP, POS integration)
- Familiarity with Saudi financial regulations and tax requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
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Reporting Structure
- Reporting to Group Director of Finance and Business Support.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review
- Maintain integrity of financial data and compliance with group standards
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management
- Partner with department heads to ensure accurate cost planning and revenue alignment
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and explain variances
- Support commercial teams with financial insights to drive profitability
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes
- Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with Accor policies and procedures
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
- Coordinate internal and external audits
Operational Finance Support
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
- Support procurement and purchasing processes with financial governance
- Ensure proper cost allocation across departments and revenue streams
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the General Manager and leadership team
- Provide insights to support decision making, cost optimisation, and revenue growth
- Work closely with operations, HR, and commercial teams to ensure financial alignment
Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure effective use of financial systems and tools (PMS, ERP, POS integration where applicable)
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting efficiency
- Support pre opening financial setup and system implementation if required
Team Development and Fostering Culture
- Support development of team members within the department
- Encourage cross exposure training in other sections as well as interdepartmental know how
- Foster a culture of growth and belonging within the team and outside of it
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